Can children use the TSA PreCheck® lane?

Children ages 12 and under may use the TSA PreCheck® lane when traveling with a parent or guardian who has the TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass. Children 13-17 may join enrolled adults when traveling on the same reservation and if the TSA PreCheck® indicator appears on the child’s boarding pass. For more information visit tsa.gov/precheck/faq.

Please note, adults using gate passes to accompany children traveling alone will be directed to standard screening as gate passes are excluded from TSA PreCheck® benefits. This applies even if the gate pass holder has enrolled in TSA PreCheck®. The adult will not be permitted to join the child in the TSA PreCheck® lane.